Bruce Lee

Bruce Jun Fan Lee (李振藩, 李小龍; pinyin: Lǐ Zhènfān, Lǐ Xiăolóng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was an American-born Chinese Hong Kong martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor, film director, screenwriter, and the founder of the Jeet Kune Do concept. He is widely regarded by his fans as the greatest martial artists in history, and a cultural icon. He...

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  • Nov 27, 1940

Date of death:

  • Jul 20, 1973

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  • Jun Fan Lee

Bruce Lee Quotes

  • “ If people say Jeet Kune Do is different from "this" or from "that," then let the name of Jeet Kune Do be wiped out, for that is what it is, just a name. Please don't fuss over it.

  • “ Empty your mind. Be formless shapeless like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can either flow, or it can crash! Be like water, my friend.

  • “ To reach me, you must move to me. Your attack offers me an opportunity to intercept you.

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  • 1971
  • 1972

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  • Aug 17, 1964
  • Jul 20, 1973

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  • 1.71 m

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